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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,140.73, 4,323.11 and 2,768.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,140.73, 4,323.11 and 2,768.67 is: 3,810.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,140.73 : 4,323.11 = 2,768.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,140.73/4,323.11 = 2,768.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,140.73x = 4,323.11 × 2,768.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,140.73x = 11,969,251.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,969,251.12/3,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.98

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